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Mayzent 2 MG Starter Pack Oral Tablet 0.25 mg (12) (SIPONIMOD - ORAL)

For multiple sclerosis.

Instructions

Swallow the medicine without crushing or chewing it.

Keep the medicine in its original container.

This medicine may be taken with or without food.

This medicine will work best if you take it at about the same time every day.

Keep the medicine in the refrigerator until you are ready to use it. Keep the medicine at room temperature once opened. Do not put it back into the refrigerator.

Discard any unused medicine 3 months after opening.

If stored at room temperature, discard any unused medicine after 3 months.

It is important that you keep taking each dose of this medicine on time even if you are feeling well.

If you miss a dose, contact your doctor for instructions.

Drug interactions can change how medicines work or increase risk for side effects. Tell your health care providers about all medicines taken. Include prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal medicines. Speak with your doctor or pharmacist before starting or stopping any medicine.

Tell your doctor if symptoms do not get better or if they get worse.

Keep all appointments for medical exams and tests while on this medicine.

Cautions

Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you ever had an allergic reaction to a medicine.

Do not use the medication any more than instructed.

This medicine may reduce your body's ability to fight infections. Avoid contact with people with colds, flu or other infections. Contact your doctor if you develop fever, cough, sore throat, or chills.

Speak with your health care provider before receiving any vaccinations.

It is unknown if this medicine passes into breast milk. Ask your doctor before breastfeeding.

This medicine can hurt a new baby in the womb. If you become pregnant while on this medicine, tell your doctor immediately. Your doctor may switch you to a different medicine.

Women must use reliable forms of birth control while taking this medicine and for 10 days after stopping to prevent pregnancy.

Do not share this medicine with anyone who has not been prescribed this medicine.

Some patients have serious side effects from this medicine. Ask your pharmacist to show you the information from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and discuss it with you.

Always refill this medicine before it runs out.

Side Effects

The following is a list of some common side effects from this medicine. Please speak with your doctor about what you should do if you experience these or other side effects.

  • swelling of the legs, feet, and hands
  • headaches
  • slow heartbeat

Call your doctor or get medical help right away if you notice any of these more serious side effects:

  • loss of balance
  • chest pain
  • changes in memory, mood, or thinking
  • confusion
  • dizziness or lightheadedness
  • pain in the eye
  • fainting
  • fever or chills
  • severe or persistent headache
  • fast or irregular heart beats
  • high blood pressure
  • sensitivity to light
  • signs of liver damage (such as yellowing of eye or skin, dark urine, or unusual tiredness)
  • sore or stiff neck
  • seizures
  • shortness of breath
  • skin changes - a darker area with uneven edges or coloring
  • change in the size or color of a skin mole
  • skin sores
  • blurring or changes of vision
  • vision problems - blind spots or dark spots
  • vision problems - changes in seeing color
  • weakness on one side of the body

A few people may have an allergic reaction to this medicine. Symptoms can include difficulty breathing, skin rash, itching, swelling, or severe dizziness. If you notice any of these symptoms, seek medical help quickly.

Please speak with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you have any questions about this medicine.